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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,934.88, 367,434 and 168,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,934.88, 367,434 and 168,892.08 is: 253,359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,934.88 : 367,434 = 168,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,934.88/367,434 = 168,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,934.88x = 367,434 × 168,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,934.88x = 62,056,692,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,056,692,522.72/244,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,359.96

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